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The church endures because its Savior is faithful. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins reflects on Isaiah 40:8 and Matthew 16:18 to explain why Christians can stand firm in every generation. Concluding this month's church history focus, Dave highlights God's unchanging Word, Christ's promise to build His church, and our responsibility to pass the same gospel to those who f...

In the absence of established authority, society inevitably descends into chaos, as illustrated by the biblical condition of Israel lacking a king, where 'everyone did what was right in their own eyes.' The sermon emphasizes that stable families, grounded in biblical principles, are the foundation of a healthy nation, with clear roles and boundaries fostering both discipline and freedom. Without p...

Summary AI Generated... The sermon presents 2 Corinthians 2:12–17 as a message of Christ's triumph and the church's testimony. Although Paul left Troas unsettled, he trusted Christ's leading—a reassurance applied to the congregation's move from Lake Sherwood. In the triumphal procession, Christ is the conquering general, and believers are captives rescued by His grace, living evidence of His victo...

Christians can treasure church history without treating any generation as a perfect Christian age. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains how to receive the wisdom of previous generations, learn from their failures, and test everything by Scripture. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/ Drawin...

This lesson examines the practical exhortations in 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15, urging the congregation to actively engage in mutual care by warning the unruly, comforting the fainthearted, and upholding the weak. The teaching emphasizes that these responsibilities belong to all believers, not just church leaders, requiring spiritual sensitivity to distinguish between those needing correction and thos...

The sermon examines the concept of virtue as the first step in the Christian growth process outlined in 2 Peter 1, emphasizing that it is a necessary response to God's grace rather than a means to earn salvation. It challenges the modern tendency to dismiss moral standards, arguing that believers must actively pursue moral excellence, purity, and noble character in their daily conduct. By citing P...

This sermon examines the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 6 regarding almsgiving, prayer, and fasting, emphasizing that true devotion must be private to receive divine reward. The speaker argues against the hypocrisy of performing religious acts for public acclaim, asserting that such behavior nullifies the spiritual value of the act. He critiques modern liberal interpretations of Christianity that r...

This sermon explores Psalm 32 as a liturgical teaching poem that illustrates the transition from a transgressor to a forgiven believer. The central message urges believers to rejoice in the lingering effects of forgiveness, emphasizing that true blessedness is found not in personal perfection but in the imputation of Christ's righteousness. The exposition highlights three key responses to this gra...

This sermon explores the theological and practical implications of Jesus' question regarding the lawfulness of doing good on the Sabbath, using the healing of the man with the withered hand as a central text. The central message argues that saving life is a divine obligation that transcends ritual restrictions, requiring believers to actively preserve the physical and spiritual well-being of other...

The sermon centers on the profound responsibility of dedicating children to God from conception, emphasizing that each life is purposefully designed by God before birth, as illustrated by Samson's divine calling as a Nazirite. It highlights the tragic consequence of Samson's failure to maintain his spiritual dedication, resulting in the loss of God's presence, physical blindness, and spiritual dar...

WHO'S GETTING GOD" S MONEY? Luke 16:10–13 (KJV) Every dollar we spend is a decision of stewardship. God is concerned not only with how we earn our money and how much we give, but also with what we support through our spending. In this message we examine the biblical responsibility of Christian stewardship and considers documented examples of criminal payments, organized-crime extortion, and labor...

Christians should learn from the church's history while remaining governed by God's Word. Dave Jenkins explains the final authority of Scripture, the meaning of sola Scriptura, and the proper use of creeds and confessions. Drawing from 2 Timothy 3:16–17, Acts 17:11, and Jude 3, this episode shows how church history can expose blind spots, help believers recognize recurring errors, and deepen grati...

This sermon explores the unchanging nature of God's grace and love as presented in Malachi 3:6-12, contrasting Israel's persistent sinfulness with God's steadfast faithfulness. The central message emphasizes that despite the Israelites' failure to keep the covenant and their robbing of God through withheld tithes, God offers them a path to restoration and blessing. The preacher highlights the theo...

This sermon examines the battle of Gibeon in Joshua 10, highlighting how God's sovereign providence transforms human error into divine opportunity. The preacher argues that although Joshua and Israel were deceived by the Gibeonites, God used this mistake to accelerate the conquest of Canaan by uniting five enemy kings against them. The text emphasizes the balance between human responsibility and d...

With this final direct reference to "the slothful" in this expository study of this book, we review The Twelve Proverbs For Sloths as found in the Book of Proverbs. Also Reference: Ecclesiastes 1:9, Proverbs 12:24, 12:27, 15:19, 18:9, 19:15, 19:24, 21:25, 24:30-32, 22:13, 26:13, 26:14, 26:15 https://bbfohio.com

Church history helps Christians recognize recurring errors, appreciate sound doctrine, and learn from faithful believers who have gone before them. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains how historical awareness strengthens biblical discernment and cultivates humility and gratitude. Drawing on Ecclesiastes 1:9 and Hebrews 13:7, he emphasizes that every historical les...

The sermon examines the early opposition to Stephen, highlighting how his ministry of grace and power provoked a response rooted in the historical sins of Israel. By drawing parallels between the false witnesses against Stephen and the narrative of Ahab and Naboth in 1 Kings, the text illustrates the recurring pattern of religious leaders silencing God's prophets through deceit and violence. The c...

Remaining faithful to Christ can cost us approval, comfort, friendships, and opportunities. In this episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins draws lessons from the Protestant Reformation to explain biblical courage and a conscience governed by Scripture. Working through Acts 5:29, Proverbs 29:25, and other passages, Dave considers the fear of man, the pressure to compromise, and the differ...

This sermon examines the characteristics of those who reject false teaching, focusing on the necessity of remaining steadfast and holding to the foundation of God. It identifies the specific heresy of Hymenaeus and Philetus, who taught that the resurrection had already occurred, thereby undermining the faith of believers and confusing the church regarding eschatology. The message contrasts the des...

Church history helps Christians gain perspective, recognize recurring theological errors, and persevere in biblical faithfulness. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins draws together lessons from previous generations to encourage believers to stand firmly on Scripture. Discover how the victories and failures of earlier Christians sharpen discernment, why Christ's faithfulnes...

Sunday night we expose the demons. Demons are living in plain sight all around us. We will use 1 Corinthians 10.18-22 as our text but will also deal with those passages I sent to you earlier in the week. Belgic Confession Article 12 sets the stage for our exploration of God's Word into the reality of the power of demons. Please come prayerfully prepared to deal with the truth of God on this matter...

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I Prefer My Parchments | Bro. Sam Martin | 2 Timothy 4:9–13 "The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments." — 2 Timothy 4:13 (KJV) Why did the Apostle Paul especially want the parchments? And what does his request teach us about the importance of the written Word of God today? In this message, Bro. Sam Martin draws our...

This sermon examines the letter to the church in Philadelphia, highlighting it as a model of perseverance that received exclusive praise from Christ. The central message emphasizes that believers should seek the approval of God rather than the praise of men, maintaining consistency in faith, duty, and service despite limited strength or external opposition. The exposition identifies three key aspe...

In Paul's continued argument reflective of the downward spiral of humanity's rejection of God; God's response, in His wrath. God removed His restraining grace, resulting in the sinners' falling headlong into vile affections. Also, the third act of God's indictment has its cause, the condition and the catalogue of depravity. In all of these, man is lost and spiritually dead. And the only rescuer of...